Holiday Kitsch Klatch on Etsy Is Your Source For Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper
For a real nostalgic Christmas, how about wrapping your gifts in vintage wrapping paper from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Or you can up-cycle your favorite vintage papers making them into lovely holiday decorations and table accessories.
While there are many shops online that carry Retro wrapping paper from time to time, I fell in love with an Etsy shop called Holiday Kitsch Klatsch, a shop with a very large inventory of Christmas themed wrapping papers and a great source for vintage paper goods throughout the year.
This shop specializes in all the holidays (Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day, etc.) as well as special occasions (Bridal, Shower, Birthday etc.). At this time you will find a wonderful selection of vintage Christmas gift wrapping paper in very good condition as well as other holiday decor. The colors are vibrant and the papers appear to be unused.
Christmas Themes
While their inventory is always changing, common Christmas themes include Christmas bells, snow scenes, Pointsettas, candles, Santas, Candy Canes, Ornaments, Reindeer, holiday scenes and more.
Retro Ideas Using Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper From The Kitschy Collector
Laminate Vintage Christmas Paper and Make Placemats
Use Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper in Retro Mixed Media Collages
Laminate Vintage Wrapping paper and cut into 3 inch squares for beverage coasters.
Cover a piece of foam board with vintage Christmas wrapping paper and use as a bulletin board.
Cut vintage wrapping paper into strips and weave or make into a decorative chain.
Besides Wrapping Gifts With Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper Here Are Other Ideas
1. Make Cute Christmas Tree Ornaments
2. Recycle Cards And Wrapping Paper
3. Woven Heart Baskets
4. Decoupage Picture Frame
5. Star Paper Topiary
Read More About Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper at : http://1950satomicranchhouse.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-1950s-christmas-wrapping-paper.html
C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro cafĂ©.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Authors Guild, Inc.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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Thanks for sharing these great ideas! I always pick up vintage wrapping paper when I see it, but I've never known what to do with it, except pull it out and look at it every few months. LOVE the placemat idea!
ReplyDeleteOh, goody! Something new for me to collect! Those are awesome patterns!
ReplyDeleteYou can always make your own vintage personalized wrapping paper at giftskins.com. just upload vintage photographs or images and put your own custom greetings on it too!
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